Derby County to rival Nottingham Forest for Jordan Rhodes?

East Midlands rivals Nottingham Forest and Derby County are reportedly both interested in signing Blackburn Rovers striker Jordan Rhodes.

The 25-year-old has scored 19 goals in 47 matches this season, which is said to have attracted the attention of a host of Championship clubs, including Middlesbrough and Norwich City.

Blackburn are thought to be keen to keep hold of the striker, but they may struggle to retain his services should a big offer come in.

Forest boss Dougie Freedman is keen to bring Rhodes to the City Ground, according to the Daily Mail.

However, the paper adds that promotion-chasing Derby are also hopeful of signing the Scotland international after identifying him as a player who can bolster their attacking options.

Rhodes has scored 71 league goals in 132 appearances for Blackburn since joining them from Ipswich Town for £8m in 2012.